Tweens

Ballet Levels IIA, IIIB & IIIA are 75-90 minute Ballet technique classes, each building upon the foundations of the previous level. Ballet is the foundation of all dance, and at DFR we strive to remove the "old school" perceptions of Ballet by making Ballet fun and inclusive for all. We place emphasis on positive body image, providing mindful corrections, and supporting dancers individually at each level. Evaluation may be required to ensure placement in the appropriate Ballet classes. Dancers must be approved to go en pointe and typically this occurs at age 11-13 after several years of Ballet training. All DFR Ballet students levels I-V participate in our annual production of The Nutcracker. Ballet dancers age 10+ may audition for lead roles

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Contemporary/Jazz/Lyrical  are 60 minute "fusion" technique classes that explore the various sub genres of the Jazz dance style.  Utilizing different types of music to evoke a range of emotions and movement, the primary focus is to build and strengthen dance technique, develop body control for proper execution of technical skills like turns and leaps, and expanding organic movements into creative dance phrases. Dancers will explore improvisation and choreography as they deepen their emotional connection to music and movement

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Acrodance are 60 minute classes which combine classic dance techniques with precision acrobatic elements to create a unique, athletic dance style.  Acro classes utilize various music styles and focus on building strength, balance and flexibility as well as beginner to advanced level acrobatic and dance skills for Tween dancers 

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Hip Hop classes are offered for beginner to advanced Tween dancers. In these 60 minute classes, dancers will focus on body isolations, musicality and control to create sharp rhythmic movements, and learn fun combinations with stylized dance steps and Acro "tricks".  Dancers are encouraged to express their personality and begin exploring improv and choreography through age appropriate Hip Hop and Pop music 

​Dancers who aspire to join the Ridgefield High School Varsity Dance Team, are encouraged to enroll in Hip Hop classes and attend the various RHS Dance Team Clinics sponsored by DFR throughout the school year

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Summer Fusion Dance Camps and Junior Intensives are offered during our Summer Session for Tweens. Each week is a different themed Camp which explores various dance styles, and includes dance games, crafts, snack time and a Parent/Guardian Showcase each Friday where the dancers show off what they have learned and created during the week. Each themed Camp runs from Monday to Friday, and you can sign up for as many weeks as you like during our Summer Session.

 

Summer Dance Classes follow the same format as our Fall/Spring classes and are offered in 60-90 minute durations for our Tween dancers during the Summer Session

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For intermediate to advanced level dancers ages 8+ - our Summer Intensive Master Class Series features Guest Artists from NYC as well as DFR Faculty. Mandatory for DFR Competition Team dancers, the Summer Intensive is open to all dancers on a limited basis. Please email us for more information

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